Quick Minestrone

Warm up your weeknight meals with this hearty and satisfying Quick Minestrone, a vibrant vegetable-packed soup that's ready in just 40 minutes! Perfect for busy evenings, this classic Italian dish combines tender onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and savory garlic with a comforting base of vegetable broth and canned tomatoes. The addition of cannellini beans, small pasta shapes, and a sprinkle of dried herbs infuses every bite with rich, aromatic flavors, while baby spinach adds a fresh, nutrient-packed twist. Top it off with optional grated Parmesan for a cozy, restaurant-worthy finish. Whether served as a wholesome main course or a delightful starter, this one-pot wonder is a quick and healthy way to enjoy a bowl of comfort. Keywords: Quick Minestrone, vegetable soup, Italian recipe, one-pot meal, healthy dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup dried pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Stir in the dried pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

Step 7

Add the baby spinach to the pot. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the minestrone into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3048.8 grams (3048.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2169

Total Fat 74.00g	95%
Saturated Fat 21.30g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.50g
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 6667mg	290%
Total Carbohydrate 290.60g	106%
Dietary Fiber 58.90g	210%
Total Sugars 52.80g
Protein 96.10g	192%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1416mg	109%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 6350mg	135%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 52.5%